2019 Virginia Traffic Safety Legislation · HB 2079, HB 2370 & SB 997 (Failed) Marijuana; decriminalization of simple possession, penalty Distracted Driving SB 1768 Handheld personal

2019 Virginia Traffic Safety Legislation

Presented By:

Kurt Erickson, Washington Regional Alcohol Program

Janet Brooking, DRIVE SMART Virginia

Dana Schrad, Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police

Patrick Cushing, Williams Mullen (on behalf of AAA)

TOPICSAlcohol, DUI and Drugged Driving

Distracted Driving

Law Enforcement

Occupant Protection

Transportation/Safety Funding

I-81 Funding

Additional Bills of Interest

Alcohol, DUI and Drugged Driving

HB 1941 Driving while intoxicated or operating watercraft while intoxicated; maiming, etc. of other

HB 2512, SB 1037, & SB 1380 (Failed) Underage alcohol possession, etc.; expungement of certain offenses

HB 2267 (Failed) Hospitals; drawing of certain blood samples

HB 2794 (Failed) Refusal of tests; restricted license

Alcohol, DUI and Drugged Driving

HB 1720 & SB 1632 Public elementary and secondary school students; possession or distribution at school

SB 1349 Overdoses; safe reporting

SB 1557 Pharmacy, Board of; cannabidiol oil and tetrahydrocannabinol oil, regulation of pharmaceutical

SB 1719 Cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil; registered and pharmaceutical processors

HB 2371 & HB 2373 (Failed) Marijuana; legalization or simple marijuana possession; penalty

HB 2079, HB 2370 & SB 997 (Failed) Marijuana; decriminalization of simple possession, penalty

Distracted Driving

SB 1768 Handheld personal communication devices; use while driving in a work zone

HB 2273 Handfield personal communication devices; use while passing stopped school bus

HB 1811 & SB 1341 (Failed) Handheld personal communication devices; prohibition on holding while driving

Law Enforcement

HB 1911 Duties of drivers approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights; penalty

SB 1521 Handheld photo speed monitoring devices; DSP may operate in or around a highway work zone

SB 1550 (Failed) Bicyclists & other vulnerable road users; person who operates a motor vehicle in a careless manner

SB 1578 (Failed) Reckless driving; exceeding speed limit from 80 to 85mph

Occupant ProtectionHB 1662 Child restraint devices and safety belts; exempts emergency and law-enforcement vehicles

HB 2264 (Failed) Safety belt system; all occupants of motor vehicles to utilize

SB 1282 (Failed) Safety belt systems; use by rear passengers

HB 1872 (Failed) Motorcycle and autocycles; protective helmets, organ donor exemption

HB 2446 (Failed) Motorcycle; driving on shoulder of highway

Transportation/ Safety FundingHB 2514 Motor vehicle safety inspections; increase maximum charge from $16 to $20

SB 1765 (Failed) Restoration of certain highways; payment of costs

I-81 FundingHB 2718 & SB 1716 Interstate 81; Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Fund created

Creation of Interstate 81 Committee that shall hold 4 meetings each year and consult with stakeholders

Revenue Sources:

Additional registration fees on all motor vehicles not designed and used for the transportation of passengers (trucks);

Fees for farm vehicles having a gross weight of 7,500 pounds or more;

Additional taxes levied on diesel fuel; and

Levy of tax in Interstate 81 Corridor

Additional Bills of InterestHB 1695 Passing a stopped school bus; civil penalty

HB 2143 Air bags; counterfeit or nonfunctional bags prohibited

SB 1481 Commercial driver’s licenses; entry- level driver training

HB 2465 (Failed) Photo-monitoring systems; requirements for localities

Final Questions? Contact us at:

Kurt Erikson- [email protected]

Janet Brooking- [email protected]

Dana Schrad- [email protected]

Patrick Cushing- [email protected]